MRI Technologist - Per Diem

Geisinger; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger MRI technologists operate within a clinical imaging setting to perform diagnostic MRI studies and support trainee staff under licensed practitioners. They prepare, administer, and document medication activities within regulatory policy while ensuring patient safety and data quality.

They select imaging protocols, verify images, and assist in interventional procedures as required, maintaining strict confidentiality and contributing to department quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• ARRT MR(R) or ARMRIT/NMTCB certification required or able to obtain.
• Graduate from Radiologic Technology specialty training program.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist MRI procedures with licensed practitioner supervision.
• Ensure correct patient identification, history, and confidentiality.
• Administer and document medication-related activities per policy.
• Evaluate image quality and ensure proper data archiving/transfer.
• Educate and monitor students and other health care staff.
• Apply MR safety principles to minimize risk to patient and staff.
• Assist with interventional MRI procedures as needed.
• Select pulse sequences per protocol and optimize data acquisition.
• Contribute to quality/process improvement within the department.

Skills

ARRT MR(R) Certification

MR Imaging

ALARA/Patient Safety

Education

Radiologic Technology training program

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Job Summary

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologists are responsible for the use of radiofrequencies within a magnetic field for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. MRI technologists performs magnetic resonance imaging and acquire and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner.

Magnetic resonance technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of magnetic resonance imaging procedures. Magnetic resonance technologists prepare, administer and document activities related to medications in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.

Job Duties

• Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
• Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable). 60;
• Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable. 60;
• Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers. 60;
• Applying principles of magnetic resonance safety to minimize risk to patient, self, and others.
• Assisting the licensed practitioner with magnetic resonance interventional procedures.
• Performing magnetic resonance imaging procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Selecting appropriate pulse sequences with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
• Demonstrates commitment to department and organizational priorities.
• Fully proficient in all assigned routine and complex job duties.
• Participates in modality quality or process improvement activities.

Position Details

The following certifications are needed upon hire:Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) - (R) 60;OR (ARRT)-MROR 60;American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)OR Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB)EducationGraduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)

About Geisinger

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.